About
- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focus
About Stephen
Stephen Kass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship concerns, and issues related to intimacy and family. He also works with concerns such as anger, sleep and eating problems, career questions, and LGBT-related matters.
Stephen uses straightforward conversations to help people understand what they are facing. He often combines practical strategies with reflective work. Sessions focus on clearer communication, managing strong emotions, and rebuilding routines that support day-to-day functioning.
In practice he draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice patterns of thought and behavior. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to help people clarify values and take small steps toward them. Attachment-based perspectives help when past relationships affect current trust and closeness.
Stephen pays attention to how guilt, shame, or abandonment experiences shape choices. He helps people break cycles of impulsivity, isolation, or control issues. Work may include short exercises, skills practice, and checking in on what actually changed between sessions.
Clients who are managing panic, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, mood disorders, or personality-related struggles may find sessions useful for setting practical goals. He also supports men who want focused work on identity, purpose, or relationship patterns. Language of sessions is English and his practice is based in California.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small steps toward them. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses short exercises to change them. It is useful for panic, obsessive thinking, mood problems, and improving daily routines.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns affect trust, closeness, and communication now. This approach can help people understand repeated relationship problems and improve how they connect with others.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephen will discuss options and try methods that match a person’s goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress and problems become clearer so the work stays practical and focused.
Confirm current session formats before booking, because specific delivery methods were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some formats may work better for quieter conversations, while others are helpful for exercises that use worksheets or screen-shared materials.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and family-related concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of practical strategies and reflective conversation, drawing on CBT, ACT, attachment ideas, and emotionally focused approaches to address feelings and behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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